(b) Who was the first pitcher to appear in all seven games of a World Series?

22. The Dodgers' infield of Steve Garvey, Dave Lopes, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey played together for nine seasons, the most for any quartet. Who were their predecessors in the Dodger infield in 1971-72?

23. Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium is known as "The Launching Pad" because of the high number of home runs hit there. For two points each, name the three Braves who hit 40 or more homers in 1973. For two more, who was the last Brave to win a batting title? And for the final two points, who was the last Brave to lead the NL in earned run average?

24. Baseball's current system of free agency began in 1975, when arbitrator Peter Seitz allowed two pitchers to play out their options and bargain with the teams of their choice. Two points for knowing:

(a) One pitcher retired, in spite of the ruling in his favor. Who was he?

(b) The other signed with the Atlanta Braves and the next year suffered a career-shortening injury. Identify him.

(c) Who signed the first "big money" contract in the next year's inaugural reentry draft?

(d) Who was the first "Type A" player who required compensation under the 1981 Basic Agreement?

(e) Who was the compensation for him?

25. The Giants unloaded Gaylord Perry to the Indians in 1972, not knowing that Perry's best years--including two Cy Young awards--were still ahead of him. the Giants also included a young shortstop in the package, for which they received Sudden Sam McDowell. The shortstop had been acquired from the Reds the year before for a young outfielder named George Foster. Can you name this invaluable infielder?

EXTRA CREDIT: Who has appeared in a major or minor league game in every decade since the 1920s?